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The role will work closely with Portfolio Managers and Global Distribution to support fundraising, client retention and strategic business development initiatives globally.\nThe employee will be contracted with CQS (UK) LLP. However, the role requires the individual to work across the CQS and Manulife Group on a global basis.\nKey Responsibilities\n1. Product Expertise & Strategy Development\nAct as a subject matter expert in Multi Asset Credit “MAC” and related credit strategies, including structured credit, markets, and portfolio positioning.\nWork closely with portfolio managers and analysts to distil investment philosophy, portfolio rationale, and trade-level insight into client-ready messaging.\nContribute to the design and evolution of new products (e.g. MAC, ABF, SRT) and support go-to-market strategy across institutional and retail platforms.\nProvide market commentary, thematic insight, and thought leadership to position strategies effectively.\nDevelop expert knowledge of portfolio construction, risk management frameworks and performance.\nExplain portfolio performance, market developments and investment decisions to investors, consultants and internal stakeholders.\nConduct competitive analysis and positioning to support fundraising efforts and product development initiatives.\n2. Investor Relations & Client Servicing\nWork with Global Distribution & Client Service on Investor education and relationship meetings\nSupport sales effort and strategy across institutional and intermediary channels\nLead portfolio review meetings with clients and consultants.\nSupport investment due diligence meetings and consultant research reviews.\nAct as a trusted adviser to investors by providing detailed portfolio, market and performance insights.\nManage ongoing client communications, due diligence, onboarding, operations, and tailored reporting to ensure a high-touch, “premium” client experience.\nServe as lead point of contact for technical client inquiries, and provide regular market/trade updates aligned with portfolio team insights.\n3. Business Development Support\nPartner with the sales team to identify and engage new prospects, with a focus on North American institutional growth.\nDevelop and deliver high-quality marketing materials, RFP responses, investor letters, and conference presentations.\nHelp identify and cultivate cornerstone investors for new product launches, and support internal sales teams\nAssist in developing sales narratives tailored to different investor segments and geographies.\nSupport fundraising efforts across existing and new investment strategies.\nIdentify opportunities for cross-selling and expanding relationships with existing clients.\n4. Reporting, CRM, and Internal Coordination\nCoordinate closely with internal teams (sales, marketing, legal, compliance, operations, client service) to align messaging and execution.\nLead process improvements across investor reporting, onboarding, and operational delivery.\nSkills & Experience Required\nExperience as one of the following: Portfolio Manager within fixed income or alternative credit markets. Senior Credit/Alts Consultant. Bank saleside sales in Alt/structured credit\nStrong understanding of portfolio construction, risk metrics, performance attribution and relative value analysis.\nAbility to discuss both top-down macro themes and bottom-up security selection with sophisticated institutional investors.\nExcellent presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex investment concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.\nCFA charter holder or CAIA, qualification preferred.\nDeep knowledge of MAC and structured credit products; able to credibly represent the strategy to sophisticated institutional investors.\nStrong content development skills with attention to detail on both strategic messaging and technical accuracy.\nCommercial mindset with the ability to support AUM growth through proactive client engagement and high-quality delivery.\nWhen you join our team:\nWe’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.\nWe’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.\nAs part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.\nThis posting supports ongoing hiring initiative for existing and/or future vacancies.\nThe role being advertised is an existing vacancy.\nAbout Manulife and John Hancock\nManulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.\nManulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer\nAt Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.\nIt is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact .\nReferenced Salary Location\nLondon, UKWorking Arrangement\nHybridSalary range is expected to be between\n£92,475.00 GBP - £166,455.00 GBPEmployees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact  for the salary range for your location.\nManulife offers eligible employees a market competitive benefits package, including health, dental, short- and long-term disability, life insurance coverage, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans, along within generous paid time off program includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days.\nWe use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. 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